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Bill Gates wants AI taxed, jobs reserved for humans

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates urges governments to tax AI and robots, protect selected human jobs, and build new safeguards before AI-driven disruption outpaces society’s ability to adapt.

Bill Gates wants AI taxed, jobs reserved for humans

Bill Gates has called for taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans to mitigate the impact of automation on displaced workers. He believes governments should step in early to manage the disruption and fund retraining and social safety nets. Key sectors at risk include software, customer service, manufacturing, and construction.

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